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NY S04493
Bill
Status
6/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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Amends Civil Rights Law Section 70-a to expand compensatory damages eligibility to include actions involving unlawful employment discrimination or retaliation under federal, state, or local law.
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Amends Civil Rights Law Section 76-a to add allegations concerning unlawful employment discrimination as a protected "action involving public petition and participation."
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Expands the definition of "public interest" to include any subject other than purely private matters, providing broader protection for speech and petitions.
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Applies retroactively to all actions commenced on or after the effective date of the legislation.
Legislative Description
Provides that certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination shall be protected and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/5/2024